Middle East Exclusive 2013 is by far one of the most unique events that will be hosted in the region this year. The exhibition calls in representatives from international and regional travel industries and they showcase most of the world’s leading and premier brands to a large number of enthusiastic international buyers and distributors. Airports, duty free operators, shops, hotels, airlines and shipping companies come in to view and purchase the amazing array of products that are available. The Middle East has always been an excellent business platform because of the number of duty free goods and luxury items that are brought in from across the world. Dubai is a centre for shopping and distributing luxury brands and this exhibition is the ideal location for …

The Dubai Air Show has been proven to be an amazing success as it was hosted even in 2011 and drew in a crowd of over 50,000 trade visitors. There were 960 exhibitors at the previous show and media personnel from across the world flew into Dubai to witness the event. The features of this year’s event are bound to attract a lot of people as there will be a Future’s Day showcasing colleges and academic institutions where you can pursue a career in aviation. Prominent aviation institutes will come in on the last day of the event and discuss career paths available and inspire young people to join the industry. Another spectacular feature of the 2013 show is the Green Project. A separate section …

Kuwait is one of the many upcoming nations in the Middle East that comes alive with activity at several times during the year. With an array of shows and exhibitions lined up for the eager tourist, it really comes as no surprise that visitors fall in love with this place. One event that comes out as a favourite for many is the Autumn Consumer Festival. It is an exhibition designed to showcase the latest trends in everything that a shopaholic loves and ensures that the fair is jam packed from the day it starts to the day it is wrapped up. The Middle Eastern reputation of being a ‘Shopaholic’s Paradise’ is reinstated at this vibrant festival in Kuwait. Here you can find a range of …

As December draws near, the spirit of Christmas seeps into people’s hearts with shopping malls decorated in Christmas colours: red and green, the sidewalks slippery with frozen snow and a general feeling of excitement in the air. Traditional Christmas celebrations will involve decorating a Christmas tree, leaving out cookies and milk for Santa, hanging of stockings on the chimneys and of course, cradling cups of hot chocolate in an attempt to insulate oneself from the cold. While this form of Christmas has its own intrinsic charm, opt for a different experience this December and make your way down to Bali, Indonesia to celebrate your own tropical Christmas. Although the main demography of Indonesia is composed of non-Christians, Indonesia celebrates Christmas as a holiday with pomp …

Christmas is a time of joy and festivity, where loved ones all gather and celebrate. The season is magical, and the joy and the Christmas spirit can be seen and felt wherever you celebrate this wonderful time of the year. But if you are tired of Christmas being spent in the cold, it is time you experienced a beautiful ‘White Christmas.’ No, not a Christmas spent surrounded by white snow; a Christmas celebrated on the white sands of a tropical beach in Indonesia! Although Christianity isn’t the primary religion in Indonesia, the locals know how to celebrate the season! During the month of December, the streets of the islands are decked out in lovely, twinkling fairy lights and hundreds of people take to the streets …

The official festivities to celebrate this special day are centred on Bangkok’s Ratchadamnoen road. However it is celebrated throughout the Kingdom, as Thai people take to the streets cheering and performing various dances. It is an enchanting experience to be among the locals as they celebrate their King’s birthday. People are allowed to view the grand palace for free on this special day, resulting in a sea of people at this beautiful place. King Bhumibol’s health has improved over the past several months and he has made appearances at public events more often. Although he is 85 years and has been in the throne for 66 years it is fascinating to see how people of Thailand celebrate him and pray for his health patriotically. This …